| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49315 | Catalysis Communications | 2016 | 4 Pages |
•Halogenated macroporous sulfonic resins were synthesized from Amberlyst 15.•Hydrophobicity of the halogenated resins was improved.•The halogenated resins possessed an improved thermal stability.•A-15-Br containing 31.27% bromine exhibited the best catalytic activity and excellent recyclability.
A series of halogenated macroporous sulfonic resins A-15-Cl, A-15-Br and A-15-I were synthesized from the precursor Amberlyst 15 by a typical halogenation reaction, and they were evaluated for the catalytic activities of the halogenated macroporous sulfonic resins via the Biginelli reaction in detail. These modified resins possessed a larger contact angle of water droplet than the precursor and a significantly improved thermal stability, which contributed to their higher catalytic activity. In particular, the resin A-15-Br containing 31.27% bromine exhibited the best catalytic activity and excellent recyclability.
Graphical abstractHalogenated macroporous sulfonic resins were synthesized and employed as the catalysts for the Biginelli reaction.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slide
